Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her silver hair up. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Pearl lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Pearl liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. He is physically well-built. He keeps his white crest in a pixie cut. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A gifted student he started as a Marshal, but he got bored and became a Carpenter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to be a marshal again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Vondal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears just a black suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1500 gp.